Elbertha vs Elberta
Side-by-side comparison of Elbertha and Elberta — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Elbertha | Elberta |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 17 | 1,750 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1916 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 61 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1883 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Elbertha | Elberta |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 11 |
| 1890ss | — | 50 |
| 1900ss | — | 184 |
| 1910ss | 5 | 431 |
| 1920ss | 12 | 461 |
| 1930ss | — | 273 |
| 1940ss | — | 192 |
| 1950ss | — | 98 |
| 1960ss | — | 29 |
| 1970ss | — | 21 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1913–1921.